Answer
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m=4
↓Steps Explained:↓
Solve for m
3m + 5 = 17
Divide each side by 3
| 3m | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 5 |
| 3 |
Group constants
Group our constants 5 and 17.
subtract 5 from both sides
3m + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5
Cancel 5 on the left side:
3m = 12
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3m | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 12 |
| 3 |
m = 4
Final Answer
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